Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker

Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker

Overview

With the Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker and companion app on your iPhone, you can become more mindful and calm throughout your day. Unobtrusively clipped to your pants or bra, the tiny Spire stone senses respiratory patterns to detect changes in your state of mind (Tense, Calm and Focus). With gentle notifications, rich insights and breathing exercises delivered on your iOS device, Spire unlocks a more mindful, balanced and productive day.

Based on seven years of research into the science of breath

Your state of mind affects how you breathe. But how you breathe can also change your state of mind. For example, studies have uncovered how slow, deep and consistent breathing can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and increase the flow of endorphins in your blood stream.

Gentle reminders

Spire notifies you via the app on your iPhone or iPad when you’re tense, need to take a deep breath, have just experienced an extended streak of calm and more.

Guided boosts

Visualise your breath while listening to guided exercises from recognised experts on breathing, calm and focus. Unlock new boosts as you gain mastery.

Self-discovery

Understand the rhythms of your day with contextual tools for discovering what makes you calm, focused or tense.

Activity tracking included

Step and calorie tracking are built in to balance both your body and your mind.

Elegant and seamless

Charge your Spire only once per week on the handsome wireless charging pad. No need for skin contact. Also experience the award-winning, durable design and the beautiful companion app.

Highlights

Continuously measures breathing patterns and analyses them to infer state of mind (Tense, Calm, Focus)

Gentle and customisable notifications can, for example, remind you to stop and take a deep breath

Visualise deep breaths while doing short and simple mini-meditations designed to increase calm and productivity

Tech Specs

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: SP-1

UPC or EAN No.: 858602005035

Warranty

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Great product, disappoining outcome

Mindfulness is entirely about being in the present moment. I mistakenly assumed the pebble would vibrate to alert me to moments that would benefit from greater
Mindfulness is entirely about being in the present moment. I mistakenly assumed the pebble would vibrate to alert me to moments that would benefit from greater attention. I know I could benefit in those tense moments when I had fogotten to relax and breathe. Instead it reports long after the event, when it's too late to do anything about it. I don't need to be told that I've been tense in the past, I already know that. I want to know about it while it's happening.

Written by Michael G from Marlow

18 Jan, 2017

137 of 144 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Great product, disappoining outcome

5.0 out of 5 stars

Increases Mindfulness

I was sitting down to dinner with friends at a fancy restaurant. Finances have been tight for me and when I opened the menu I was very taken aback by how pricey
I was sitting down to dinner with friends at a fancy restaurant. Finances have been tight for me and when I opened the menu I was very taken aback by how pricey the food was. Just then my SPIRE buzzed at me and my phone notified me "you seem a little tense". I took a deep breath and enjoyed my sea bass and a wonderful evening with friends. This feature is amazing, just the reminder I need because we all know that worry only makes things worse, just a quick buzz and I'm able to let it go!

Written by Melanie W from SAN DIEGO

22 Jun, 2016

55 of 57 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Increases Mindfulness

1.0 out of 5 stars

Great hardware, horrible software

Used to be great hardware AND software but the last update has made me abandon this device. The app flat out is simply infuriating trying to get to the informat
Used to be great hardware AND software but the last update has made me abandon this device. The app flat out is simply infuriating trying to get to the information you want to see, ironic considering the intent. They changed SO MUCH without any notice, all in one fell swoop, and now everything just seems like a giant mess with very little thought given to the UX experience. So upset with this company basically voiding my purchase because of the bad update. Seek other tools!

Written by Adrian B from Ogden

30 Jun, 2016

47 of 56 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Great hardware, horrible software

1.0 out of 5 stars

Found It Uncomfortable and the Constant Re-psitioning Was Annoying

I realize this device works for some, but unfortunately I found it annoying. Few of my slacks require a belt so I was forced to wear this in my bra. One word- u
I realize this device works for some, but unfortunately I found it annoying. Few of my slacks require a belt so I was forced to wear this in my bra. One word- uncomfortable. Unfortunately I was constantly instructed to reposition. If the device is to work its needs to be comfortable or it will just increase stress.
After wearing it for a weekend, I returned it to the local store. The idea is excellent, but if it is going to work for a greater percentage of the population, it needs to be made smaller or it needs to work in when worn in more position that on the belt or in a bra.

Written by Barbara B from ALBUQUERQUE

20 Feb, 2018

1 of 1 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Found It Uncomfortable and the Constant Re-psitioning Was Annoying

5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent mindfulness tool

I have come to rely heavily on my Spire to help me manage my stress levels. It works wonderfully. The immediate feedback it gives you for when one is tense or c
I have come to rely heavily on my Spire to help me manage my stress levels. It works wonderfully. The immediate feedback it gives you for when one is tense or calm has been extremely useful for promoting me to relax in those stressful moments or to validate that when I am being mindful even outside of a formal mindfulness practice that I am indeed doing a good job. I’m so glad that I have it. In fact, during the year or so that I’ve been using it I have dropped my resting respiratory rate almost 2 breaths a minute. Definitely a fantastic tool. (Activity tracking is poor though. But I don’t use it for that).

Written by Jeevan S from Richmond

28 Dec, 2017

2 of 2 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Excellent mindfulness tool

5.0 out of 5 stars

Calling it the Spire Life-Saver is an Understatement

The Spire Stone should really be called the Spire Life-Saver. As important to me as my phone and keys, I can't imagine leaving the house without my personal de-
The Spire Stone should really be called the Spire Life-Saver. As important to me as my phone and keys, I can't imagine leaving the house without my personal de-stress device. You don't have to suffer from extreme stress and anxiety issues like me to benefit from understanding your breathing.

Written by Michal H from San Francisco

19 Dec, 2017

2 of 2 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Calling it the Spire Life-Saver is an Understatement

Answer

To: Jennifer C from Wilmington,
I am in the same situation as you are. And, I'll bet that a lar
To: Jennifer C from Wilmington,
I am in the same situation as you are. And, I'll bet that a large percentage of others like us will respond positively to this idea. I'll also bet that those who are responsible for this tracker have already confronted this situation. From the little I know about digital wi-fi and Bluetooth signals, there is quite a system of "addressing" and "pairing" for those signals that would make this unit compatible with our pacemakers. My guess is that if the pacemaker is compatible with all the abilities of a smart phone, this will be OK too. But, this only points to the importance of hearing an authoritative response from someone who really knows. So, Spire people, how about it? Inquiring minds want to know ...

Spire is the world’s only breath and activity tracker proven to decrease stress and increase productivity. Spire measures breathing patterns to determine your state of mind to help you achieve calm. Backed by research from Stanford's Calming Technology Lab, Spire is recommended by doctors and mental health professionals worldwide.

"This is basically a little gem of self-awareness" --Vani
ty Fair“Reconnects your body and mind” --GQ“Spire helps you to control your breathing to maintain an optimal level” --Glamour“I felt like frigging Buddha looking at all my glorious streaks of calm and focus” --Gizmodo“The easiest for tracking stress over time” --PopularScience“Get a Spire to deal with your anxiety” --Digital Trends

Key Features-Get notified BEFORE your tension rises and take steps to reduce it-Understand your stress by location, time, and activity with daily stats and weekly reports-Master the visual Breath Guide to help catch your breath and lower your tension-Follow your breath-wave on-screen and see how it correlates to moments of focus, calm, and tension-Practice calm breathing with guided-meditation Boosts-Track your activity, steps, calories, and more-HealthKit-ready: share your activity and breath-rate data with Apple's Health app.-Washer-safe; 7-day battery life; Live phone support

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.…